A number of churches still accepting VBS students

Advance File PhotoEltingville Lutheran Church will host a vacation Bible school for children next week.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Area churches are continuing the tradition of Vacation Bible School, with loads of activities and adventures. Some programs are even open to adults.

And it's not too late to include your program in the list, just send information to Worship@siadvance.com.

LUTHERAN COLLABORATION

Our Saviour Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran churches have teamed up with First English Lutheran Church in Faribault, Minn., to host "Baobob Blast, the African Savana," a collaborative Vacation Bible School that will be held at Our Saviour Lutheran Church this coming Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost is $30 per child.

To register, call the office at 718-442-3125.

The church is located at 549 Bard Ave., West Brighton.

MORE LUTHERAN COLLABORATION

Eltingville Lutheran, Messiah Lutheran and Christ Lutheran churches have teamed up to host "Baobob Blast, the African Savana," a collaborative Vacation Bible School that will be held at Christ Lutheran Church next week, Monday through Friday.

The program is offered for children grades K-6, 5-8 p.m. There is also a component for adults, 7-8 p.m.

Cost is $15 for children only, and includes dinner.

To register, call Christ Church at 718-984-6595. The church is located at 121 Cleveland Ave. in Great Kills.

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST

Bethel United Methodist Church will host its annual community Vacation Bible School Aug. 9-13, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This year's theme, "Galactic Blast," takes children ages 4 through grade 6 on a voyage of fun and faith into outer space. The program includes Bible lessons, arts and crafts, music and recreation.

Registration is $25. Discounts are available for families with three or more children.

The church is located at 7033 Amboy Rd., Tottenville. Call 718-984-1277 or 718-948-1350 or visit www.bethelumcsi.com.

CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL

The Christian Pentecostal Church will run its Vacation Bible School this coming Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The theme is "Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace." All children ages 4 to 11 are welcome. There is no charge. The week will be filled with stories, games and skits. A snack will be provided daily.

The church is located at 900 Richmond Rd. in Concord. Call the church office at 718-273-5850 for more information.

ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church will offer Vacation Bible School for children pre-K through fifth grade beginning this coming Monday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The VBS program will run through Friday.

This year's theme is Planet Zoom. Admission is free.

The church is located at 96 Alter Ave. in Dongan Hills. Call to register at 718-351-0866.

HOLY TRINITY- ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX

Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Vacation Church School August 23-27, 9 a.m. to noon.

This year's theme is Planet Zoom. The program is geared for children ages 4 to 10 years old. The fee for early registration is $30.

The church is located at 1641 Richmond Ave., in Bulls Head. For additional information, call 718-494-0658.